Such a pleasure getting to meet and learn from Joy at a recent Mental Health in the Workplace event where she was the keynote speaker. Her message, her delivery, her engagement was exceptional and inspiring. Not only did she provide valuable (practical) recommendations on how to manage potentially challenging mental health situations in the workplace, she also facilitated one of the best, most meaningful and engaging group conversation with all attendees that I've ever experienced and been a part of. She's funny, she's sincere, and her passion for the work she does is evident in the energy she brings. Can't recommend Joy enough for anyone or any organization looking for effective strategies to help better manage mental health in the workplace and beyond. Thanks for all you do Joy, you're a blessing.

I've had the pleasure of getting to know Joy Freeman through the HR community and she is truly an exceptional HR professional and leader. Joy's focus on holistic well-being is in alignment with my own values, and it's clear that she is truly passionate about creating a supportive environment for employees to thrive. ​ Joy possesses an executive presence and at the same time, the unique ability to engage with all levels of the organization. She is an excellent communicator, able to engage audiences whether one-on-one or in a group setting, and has a talent for conveying information with clarity and ease. Joy is a natural leader and her knowledge, professionalism and charisma make her an invaluable asset to any team.

When we launched the Black Employee Network @ Encore Capital Group in 2022, we were looking for an expert to help guide our employee resource group through a number of relevant topics impacting our community. Joy was just the right person and brought her passion, enthusiasm and expertise! She navigated us through conversations and solutions for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Breaking Through Barriers. Joy has been a true pleasure to work with. She took the time up-front to understand our corporate culture and to dig deep on work place challenges and opportunities to help curate her content and presentation to meet the unique needs of our global organization. Her energy is infectious and she has the ability to keep her audience engaged from beginning to end. Thank you Joy for helping our Black Employee Network to learn, grow and thrive. We look forward to our continued partnership!

I have been in my career for over 30 years, and for the first time, unsure of the next direction I needed and wanted to pursue. I was not utilizing current platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram, and I felt completely lost. After completing Just Own Yours Six Week Growth Coaching with Joy, it literally changed my life, both on a personal and professional level. She assisted me in identifying aspects of positions that impacted my personal life, and what I needed and wanted in the next professional step to help me grow personally. She did not back down when I tried to hide and shy away from tasks that were intimidating to me, like posting on LinkedIn or creating new profiles on social media. She held me accountable for my growth. Day by day, through her positive growth coaching and capitalizing on opportunities, I found not one, but a few opportunities that matched my future career goals. It is her innate ability to uncover your strengths and magnify them that build your confidence and clarify your future. The difference she makes is not a temporary one, but rather life altering.

It was a pleasure to learn from Joy about Mental Health in the Workplace at an event put on by SDHR Forum. Joy's engaging presentation included practical tips on how to manage challenging workplace situations, and she facilitated a meaningful conversation with all attendees by asking thought provoking questions on tough topics. The depth and breadth of her knowledge paired with her sense of humor and sincere desire to help others learn make her an invaluable asset for anyone seeking to improve their command of best practices concerning mental health policies in an employment setting. If you are looking to learn more about how to effectively and personably manage delicate HR issues, you will be in great hands if you turn to Joy for her expertise. Thank you, Joy, for sharing your time and knowledge with us!

I am the Programs Coordinator for my company’s Black Employee Resource Group. And in March we wanted to have an external host speak about professional development to our members. I had the honor of hearing Joy speak at an HR event in 2022, so Joy was the first person I thought of to speak at this event. Luckily, Joy was available and spoke to our members. Leading up to the event, Joy was fantastic. She met with us to understand what content would serve our members best and crafted a personalized presentation from there. Joy was quick, responsive and supportive during the entire process. The presentation was an hour long conversation where Joy gave practical advice on how to live up to your highest professional potential. We had nothing but positive reviews from our members sharing how much they took from the experience. We will definitely keep Joy in mind for future events!

Joy is a compelling, authentic speaker you won't want to miss. She knows her stuff and would leave your organization empowered and inspired, she radiates joy, and her JOY framework is modeled with utmost authenticity. As a podcast guest and entrepreneur, she means business making your business her business. I recommend Joy, and you will be happy you did.